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<br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br />Agenda Date Requested: April 24, 1989 <br /> <br />Requested By: John E. Joerns Department: <br /> <br />Administration <br /> <br />XXX Report Resolution <br /> <br />Ordinance <br /> <br />Exhibits: <br /> <br />1) Status of 1985 General Obligation Bond Fund/Interest Earned <br />2) Letter to CRSS Constructors, Inc. <br /> <br />SUMMARY &,RECOMHENDATION <br /> <br />Due to problems encountered in completing all portions of the <br />Capital Improvements Program by October 31, the administration is <br />recommending an extension on a month to month basis, to the term <br />of the Agreement for Professional Services with CRSS Constructors, <br />Inc. <br /> <br />The major problem we are facing is the timely completion of Little <br />Cedar Bayou Park project which has been recently complicated and <br />delayed by Crystal Pool Company, Inc, filing for bankruptcy. The <br />administration feels it is important to retain the services of Dr. <br />Ross Cox until the project is completed and final settlement <br />negotiations with the bonding company have concluded. <br /> <br />The current authorization budget for the CRSS Agreement is <br />$179,168. Approval of an additional $8,000 is recommended. <br />Council should note that through February 9th, 1989 the <br />accumulated sum for liquidated damages against Crystal Pool is <br />$45,750. The amount of damages collected by the City will not be <br />determined until final negotiations between the City of La Porte, <br />bonding company, and contractor are completed and then may be <br />subject to proceedings of the Bankruptcy Court. <br /> <br />Funds for this item are available from the interest earned on the <br />1985 Bond Funds. The City will pursue the reimbursement of this <br />account during the settlement negotiations with the surety. <br /> <br />Action Required by Council: <br /> <br />Approval of the attached authorization for Additional Services <br />with CRSS Constructors, Inc. which will; <br />Extend the Term of Agreement to May 31, 198~; <br />Reduce the hours of the Project Director to an estimated <br />100 man-hours/3 month period; <br />Hold the compensation for Project Director at the <br />current level (10% increase approved by Council on <br />November 14, 1988). <br /> <br />Availability of Funds: <br /> <br />General Fund <br />XXX Capital Improvement <br />Other <br /> <br />Water/Wastewater <br />General Revenue Sharing <br /> <br />Account Number: 001 611 611 1~0 Funds Available: XX YES NO <br /> <br /> <br />rt T. Herrera <br />y Manager <br /> <br />t/.Je1 <br />DAT / <br />